
Ford S-MAX
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc
S23 DROMOT history
S23 DRO is a white diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,202 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 DRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 DRO was last recorded at 116,202 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,983 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 219 miles
- Average per year
- 10,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,202 miles
- 2025 – 103,582 miles
- 2024 – 95,020 miles
- 2023 – 79,480 miles
- 2022 – 63,209 miles
- 2021 – 56,254 miles
- 2020 – 50,707 miles
- 2019 – 41,310 miles
- 2018 – 30,831 miles
- 2017 – 22,803 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,202 miles (+219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,202 miles
- Test number
- 467707914304
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,983 miles (+12,401)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,983 miles
- Test number
- 350723400323
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe fractured (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,582 miles (+226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,582 miles
- Test number
- 895810666502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,356 miles (+8,336)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,356 miles
- Test number
- 472236631491
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,020 miles (+15,540)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,020 miles
- Test number
- 680259872735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,480 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 79,480 miles
- Test number
- 412094906829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,409 miles (+16,200)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,409 miles
- Test number
- 385968559659
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened nsr axle bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened axle bush xs play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,209 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,209 miles
- Test number
- 360398547317
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail63,209 miles (+6,955)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,209 miles
- Test number
- 543364666142
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,254 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,254 miles
- Test number
- 972659091693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,254 miles (+5,547)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,254 miles
- Test number
- 194138624464
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,707 miles (+9,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 50,707 miles
- Test number
- 353341415993
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both o/s and n/s tyre wear should be kept under observation.
Pass41,310 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 41,310 miles
- Test number
- 318843621161
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail41,310 miles (+10,479)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,310 miles
- Test number
- 699963698605
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass30,831 miles (+8,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 30,831 miles
- Test number
- 263333601160
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass22,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 22,803 miles
- Test number
- 751777600121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 DRO
- Does S23 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DRO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 DRO?
- The MOT on S23 DRO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 DRO done?
- S23 DRO was recorded at 116,202 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,281 miles a year.
- Has S23 DRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 DRO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S23 DRO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S23 DRO find?
- S23 DRO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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